I have always wondered what exactly is going on in society:
People in the US, more so than other countries, have a plausible chance of going to college, even if it takes going in to massive debt.
Then, they will go on to find a mate who is likely also college educated, and in a similar income bracket.
Over time, doesn't this mean that we're breeding (for lack of a better term) a class of people who are a) capable of being educated and b) seek out education? Doesn't this only widen the achievement gap?
Not proposing a solution, but I suspect if we were to take this stuff seriously, we could make serious inroads to addressing inequality.
On the other hand, as a country we rightfully (IMO) believe everyone is equal and work hard to provide opportunity for everyone.
What's the right move here?
People in the US, more so than other countries, have a plausible chance of going to college, even if it takes going in to massive debt.
Then, they will go on to find a mate who is likely also college educated, and in a similar income bracket.
Over time, doesn't this mean that we're breeding (for lack of a better term) a class of people who are a) capable of being educated and b) seek out education? Doesn't this only widen the achievement gap?
Not proposing a solution, but I suspect if we were to take this stuff seriously, we could make serious inroads to addressing inequality.
On the other hand, as a country we rightfully (IMO) believe everyone is equal and work hard to provide opportunity for everyone.
What's the right move here?